Parents who dream of the all-around, harmonious development of their children will find an inspiring real story about a Moscow girl who decided at age 10 to start rhythmic gymnastics and became champion of Great Britain ten years later. Raising a successful athlete is not easy. You have to be a driver, a cook, a dietitian, a psychologist, a doctor, an agent, and a producer… How not to go crazy? The author honestly shares what actually lies behind championship titles, explains how to preserve the health of a child who trains many hours a day and inevitably faces injuries and the most severe physical and psychological overstrain, yet manages to live in two countries. The champion’s mother shares numerous simple and effective practices and techniques available to everyone who wants to learn not only to rejoice in their child’s victories, but also to be happy and healthy themselves every day!